Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

People in this career often have these skills:

• Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

• Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
• Weigh finished products.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

• Operate mixing equipment.
• Operate pumping systems or equipment.
• Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
• Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
• Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
• Load materials into production equipment.
• Record operational or production data.
• Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
• Clean work areas.
• Clean facilities or work areas.
• Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
• Clean production equipment.
• Maintain production or processing equipment.
• Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
• Clear equipment jams.

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